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Toolbox:
--Discovery Tools
Process Explorer: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/bb896653
Process Monitor: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/bb896645
AutRuns: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/bb963902
RogueKiller: http://www.geekstogo.com/forum/files/file/413-roguekiller/
BlueScreenView: http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/blue_screen_view.html
NK2Edit: http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/outlook_nk2_edit.html
Defraggler: http://www.piriform.com/defraggler
MX Toolbox (Blacklist, DNS, SMTP and More!): http://www.mxtoolbox.com/
Network Monitor: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyID=983b941d-06cb-4658-b7f6-3088333d062f&displaylang=en
--Removal Tools
Malwarebytes: http://download.cnet.com/Malwarebytes-Anti-Malware/3000-8022_4-10804572.html
CCleaner: http://www.piriform.com/ccleaner
ComboFix: http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/download/anti-virus/combofix
--Recovery Tools
Recuva: http://www.piriform.com/recuva
--Management Tools
RSAT for Win 7 SP1: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyID=7d2f6ad7-656b-4313-a005-4e344e43997d
--Free Stuff that I like
MS Security Essentials: http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/security_essentials/default.aspx
AVG Anti-Virus: http://download.cnet.com/AVG-Anti-Virus-Free-Edition-2011/3000-2239_4-10320142.html
SysInternals: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/bb842062
NirSoft: http://www.nirsoft.net/
nLite: http://www.nliteos.com/
---Free Stuff I have not checked out yet (I do not endorse using them yet)
UltimateBootCD: http://www.ubcd4win.com/
UnHackMe: http://www.greatis.com/unhackme/
ActiveSync with Exchange 2003:
https://www.experts-exchange.com/Software/Server_Software/Email_Servers/Exchange/A_1798-Exchange-2003-Activesync-Connection-Problems-FAQ.html
Outlook Prompting for Credentials Problem (Exchange probably needs to be updated):
https://www.experts-exchange.com/Software/Server_Software/Email_Servers/Exchange/A_2300-Outlook-continually-prompting-for-username-and-password.html
Shotgun Fix for Outlook Problems:
Step 1 - Non-Destructive
Run "Outlook.exe /safe" (If it fixes the problem it is probably an add-in that needs to be disabled.)
Run "Outlook.exe /resetnavpane" (You'd be surprised what this fixes)
Look through this list of other switches that may help you:
Outlook Switches: http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/outlook-help/command-line-switches-for-microsoft-office-outlook-2007-HP001218589.aspx
Step 2 - Repairs
Run Scanpst.exe or Scanost.exe on your OST or PST files.
Run Diagnostics: http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/help/diagnose-and-repair-crashing-office-programs-by-using-office-diagnostics-HA001234076.aspx#BM2
Repair Microsoft Office Suite - Control Panel > Program Features > Select Office Suite > Change > Repair
Step 3 - Sledge Hammer
Delete the OST and let it rebuild
Re-Create the Profile
Save the NK2 or DAT file - You can use NK2Edit to manipulate this information and sometimes repair nickname problems
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/outlook_nk2_edit.html
Save the Signatures folder
Make note of any attached PST files (archives)
Make sure you have both the local server and the OWA settings recorded
Shotgun Fix for IP Problems:
(If at home always power cycle your modem and router first)
Ping 127.0.0.1 (If no reply re-install TCP/IP Stack)
netsh winsock reset
ipconfig /flushdns
arp -d *
ipconfig /release
ipconfig /renew
Windows Updates Fix
1) Close all IE Windows
2) Control Panel -> Internet Options -> Delete Temporary Internet Files
3) Control Panel -> Admin Tools -> Services -> Stop the "Automatic Updates" service
4) Delete everything in "C:\Windows\SoftwareDistri
5) Delete everything in "C:\Windows\SoftwareDistri
6) Control Panel -> Admin Tools -> Services -> START the "Automatic Updates" service
Shotgun Fix for All Problems
Re-Boot
News Related
Microsoft Tweets: http://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/coolstuff/List-of-Official-Microsoft-Twitter-Accounts
Microsoft News: http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/default.mspx